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lootgoods or money obtained illegally or by force, especially during war or riots

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: goods or money obtained illegally or by force, especially during war or riots

Pronunciation (IPA): /luːt/

Example Sentences

  • The dragon's loot included golden cups and sparkling jewels.
  • After the office party, someone looted all the leftover pizza.
  • The gaming streamer was excited about the rare loot he found.

loot

NOUN

[/luːt/]

goods or money obtained illegally or by force, especially during war or riots

two rough-looking bandits triumphantly carry heavy sacks overflowing with gold coins, jewelry, and precious items. One bandit holds up a ornate crown while the other grins at a handful of sparkling gems. Behind them, the village shows clear signs of being raided with broken doors and scattered possessions. The stolen goods spill from their bags as they move, showing the wealth they have forcibly taken. Other bandits in the background load more valuable items onto horses and carts. Villagers peer nervously from behind damaged buildings at the thieves.  goods and money obtained illegally by force during a raid
💡 Concept

two rough-looking bandits triumphantly carry heavy sacks overflowing with gold coins, jewelry, and precious items. One bandit holds up a ornate crown while the other grins at a handful of sparkling gems. Behind them, the village shows clear signs of being raided with broken doors and scattered possessions. The stolen goods spill from their bags as they move, showing the wealth they have forcibly taken. Other bandits in the background load more valuable items onto horses and carts. Villagers peer nervously from behind damaged buildings at the thieves. goods and money obtained illegally by force during a raid

Man in suit guards his loot, while cops prepare to shoot!
🎵 Rhyme

Man in suit guards his loot, while cops prepare to shoot!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/luːt/
🇬🇧 UK/luːt/

🌳Etymology

Rootloot

🎵Rhyme

bootshootfruitsuitroute
boot
shoot
fruit
suit
route

🔗Collocations

loot and pillage
war loot
loot stores
buried loot
divide the loot

📝Examples

The dragon's loot included golden cups and sparkling jewels.

😄 Fun example

After the office party, someone looted all the leftover pizza.

The gaming streamer was excited about the rare loot he found.

😄 Fun example

My cat loots my sock drawer every morning like a tiny burglar.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

plunderstealpillagerobransack

Antonyms

returnrestoregive back

Related

treasurebootyspoilstheftrobbery

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